(12-18" tall x 12-24" wide) 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year! Forming a dense, spreading mound of tiny leaves with pretty white blooms, Calamintha offers a cooing foil for more vibrant-hued flowers and blends beautifully with pastel blooms a serene, rejuvenating garden. Allow the plants to drape gracefully over the edges of planters, rock walls, and retaining walls to soften the look. An ideal plant for the herb garden, Calamintha has fragrant foliage that releases a sweet minty scent with herbaceous and fruity undertones when the leaves are brushed against or crushed. Easy to grow, reliable, and versatile, Calamintha is ideal for edging walkways, and it makes a lovely, pollinator-friendly, no-mow ground cover. Also known as Lesser Calamint, this versatile plant is deer resistant and an attractive filler in cut flower arrangements. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 5-7, it appreciates afternoon shade in hot-summer regions.
More InformationSKU | AM018898 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Lesser Catmint |
Botanical Name | Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta |
Zones | 5, 6, 7 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | White |
Mature Height | 12-18" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-24" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Early summer to early fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Ovate grey-green foliage. |
Soil Type | Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers |
Additional Information | Perennial Plant of the Year 2021. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Midwest, West |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |